The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 157

Chapter 157

Olivia

Friday afternoon found us speeding along the Pacific Coast Highway, windows down and music playing. Alexander looked relaxed behind the wheel, one hand resting casually on the steering wheel, the other occasionally reaching over to squeeze my knee.

“So, are you going to tell me more about this Malibu house?” I asked, watching the ocean glitter alongside the highway.

“And ruin the surprise? Not a chance.” He grinned, sunglasses hiding his eyes. “Just trust me.”

“The last time you said ‘trust me,‘ I ended up zip–lining across a canyon in the island.”

“And wasn’t it exhilarating?”

“Terrifying is the word I’d use.”

Alexander’s phone buzzed with an incoming call. He glanced at the display before silencing it. “Work can wait until Monday.”

“Look at you, ignoring calls. Who are you and what have you done with my workaholic husband?”

“I’m evolving,” he said with mock seriousness. “Becoming a more balanced individual.”

“Uh–huh.” I wasn’t convinced. “Let’s see how long that lasts.”

“At least until Monday morning,” he promised. “This weekend is just for us.”

The Malibu house, as Alexander had modestly called it, turned out to be a stunning oceanfront villa perched on the cliffs above a private beach. Modern architecture blended seamlessly with the natural landscape, floor- to–ceiling windows capturing breathtaking views of the Pacific.

“This is incredible,” I breathed as we stepped into the expansive living room. The space opened onto an infinity pool that seemed to merge with the ocean beyond.

“Glad you approve,” Alexander said, looking pleased with himself. “Wait until you see the master suite.”

the ocean, with a private terrace and an outdoor shower

hand along the

Mrs. Carter,” Alexander replied, wrapping his arms

what’s the plan?” I asked, leaning back against his

His hands slid up to cup

arms to face him. “But

but quickly recovered. “Your

below. The cove

asked, digging my toes

said, watching a seagull soar overhead.

repeated with a laugh.

has its advantages,” he said with a grin that was simultaneously

started walking toward the water’s edge, feeling the

I heard him shout behind me. Despite my head start, Alexander caught up quickly, his longer stride eating up the distance between us. Just as I

I gasped through my laughter as he spun

he countered, setting me down but keeping

our breath, the waves lapping at our ankles. Alexander’s eyes were bright with something

I asked, suddenly self–conscious under his intense

how beautiful you look right

a kiss that started gentle but quickly deepened, his hands sliding down to cup my bottom and pull me closer.

should head back,” he murmured against my lips. “Before I’m tempted to take you right here on

would be scandalous,” I agreed, stepping

experience?” he teased, taking my

“Hardly. Just common sense.”

and lounging on the deck chairs with cocktails. By the time the sun began to

fresh towel as I

I admitted, wrapping the towel

should

you

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